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Design Intervention Session

Interven on can be provided in a variety of formats, including large group (whole class) sessions, small group

sessions, and working one-on-one. In our clinical experience, many students benefit from a combina on of

formats. Breaking up sessions into 15-minute increments is effec ve because it allows us to target
individualized goals and provide opportuni es for generaliza on in groups. For example, a large group

“warm-up” rou ne, in which all the children in the class can par cipate, can be used to introduce a new

concept, theme, or vocabulary. The large group format also provides a smooth transi on from teacher-
directed ac vi es to SLP-led ac vi es, builds rapport between teachers, students, and SLPs, and helps the

SLP become more a part of the classroom. Small group and individual sessions can be used to more

specifically target individual needs.

Special Considerations

Physical Impairments: For students with physical impairments, we must keep materials portable so that

they are easily accessible. Instead of requiring children to come up to the board, for example, we can use a
small board that goes to the student.

Visual Impairments: For students with visual impairments, we suggest a variety of auditory clips or

tac le objects that go with each lesson.

Auditory Impairments: For students with auditory impairments, we have supplemented our instruc on

with a variety of visual aids and also suggest specific signs to target.

AugmentaFve CommunicaFon: For students with AAC devices, we suggest templates ranging in size
from individual switches to large tablet-sized boards that can be used to program a wide variety of devices

for the lessons.

Behavioral Concerns: For students with significant behavioral concerns we suggest ways to use scaled-

down versions of materials typically used with a group. This allows the student to have ownership of his

materials. Through our clinical research we have seen that students’ undesired behaviors are oTen
eliminated when they have a sense of responsibility and a clear purpose.

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